Close Rolls, Richard II: November 1386

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1921.

'Close Rolls, Richard II: November 1386', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389, (London, 1921) pp. 269-275. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol3/pp269-275 [accessed 23 April 2024]

November 1386



Nov. 3. Westminster.	Robert Coniers knight, Richard Vughtebrigge, William de Lynton and Thomas de Skelton esquire to Robert de Santon clerk. Recognisance for 300l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Robert Ogle, Peter Tilliole knights and John Thurlewall to Walter Tailboys knight. Recognisance for 700 marks, to be levied etc. in Northumberland.
	William son and heir of Gerard de Grymston knight to John son of Walter Amy of Garton the elder (seniori) and William his brother, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of one bovate and a half of land in Garton in Holdernesse called 'Gerard lande,' which the said brothers have by gift of the said Gerard. Dated London, 24 October 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November.
	Membrane 36d.
	Memorandum of a mainprise made in chancery at Westminster 3 November this year by Guy de Brien and John Devereux knights, to give up to the king in chancery unmarried upon warning received the body of Elizabeth one of the daughters and heirs of John Mautravers knight, when it shall be adjudged that such restitution ought to be made.
	Master William Cawode parson of Belesby in the diocese of Lincoln to John Bussy knight sheriff of Lincoln. Release of all actions by reason of the execution of a statute merchant for 80l., made before Simon de Qeuxlay late mayor of York and Henry de Axilholme then clerk deputed to receive recognisances for debts at York, and returned before the justices of the Bench in the octaves of Michaelmas 10 Richard II, by virtue whereof the sheriff took John de Grymesby of Pidseburton in Holdernesse, and committed him not according to the law to the gaol of Lincoln castle. Dated the feast of Allhallows 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 November.
Nov. 2. Westminster.	John Corbet esquire to Clement Spice. Recognisance for 100s., to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 7 November this year by Robert Hethe and Thomas Ewelle for John Listere of Mildenhale, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Gedeneye.
	Richard son of Thomas son of Simon de Pyncebek to Richard de la Launde, John de la Launde and Roger de Welby, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the reversion after the death of Agnes wife of John de Tye his mother of all lands etc. in Holbeche and Quaplade which she holds for life by demise of Thomas de la Launde and Richard de Welby. Witnesses: Thomas de Claymonde, Thomas de Haghe, William Wyghe of Holbeche, Robert de Surflet, John Athelard, Alexander de Wyvelesby, Robert Wyht. Dated London, 6 November 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November.
	William de Prestwolde draper of the city of London to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands in Howton co. Leycestre which Sir Robert has by the said William's gift, and of all his lands etc. there. Dated Westminster, 10 November 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 November.
Nov. 14. Westminster.	Maud dame de Welle to Nicholas Litlyngton abbot of Westminster. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 8. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Blakemour, Philip Walleweyn, John Scryveyn and William Lambard of Bukinghamshire, in favour of William Marchant of Wicombe, ordered at the petition of William Churche of Wicom be to find mainpernors that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the petitioner.
Nov. 16. Westminster.	To the abbot and convent of Thorneton. Request to take again their letters patent to Richard Sampson of Hertford concerning a maintenance which he had for life in that house at the late king's command, to ascertain the said Richard's assent, and to admit to their house Thomas Grenoke servant of the earl of Derby, whom the king is sending to them, and minister to him such maintenance, making him other letters under their common seal with mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as at the earl's request it is the king's will to make provision for the said Thomas. By p.s. [4136.]
	John Canteys of London 'peautrer' to John de Fifhyde, John Loneye citizens of London and William Cressewyke, their heirs and assigns. Grant of the reversion after the death of Thomas Fulham of Plomstede of a messuage, 100 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of wood in Plomstede, which by fine levied in the king's court in the octaves of Michaelmas 10 Richard II John Seymour granted for life to the said Thomas and to Alice his wife, now deceased, with remainder to John Canteys. Dated Plomstede, 20 October 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
	John de Fifhyde, John Loneye citizen of London and William Cressewyke to John Canteys of London 'peautrer' and Margaret his wife, the heirs and assigns of John Canteys. Grant of the reversion after the death of Thomas Fulham of Plomstede of a messuage etc. (as in the last) which he holds for life. Dated Plomstede, 4 November 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
	Membrane 35d.
	Peter Wolfe of Camfer to John Hawle and Thomas Asshenden of Dertemuth. Receipt for 40l. 13s. 4d. in full payment for four tuns of wine of la Rochele taken in March last out of the 'holke' called 'le Carsaneu' of Middelburgh, William Beek master, in the race (trade) of St. Maheu in Brittany by Perkyn Lauer master of the great barge called 'la Trinite' of Dertmuth and his companions, acquittance of the said John and Thomas, owners of the said barge, the said Perkyn and his companions, and release of all actions real and personal, all claims and demands against them. Dated London, 2 November 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.
	Memorandum that on Tuesday after St. Luke, 23 October this year, about the first hour Michael de la Pole earl of Suffolk in a chamber within the privy palace at Westminster delivered to the king the great seal sealed up in a leathern bag under his own seal, praying to be discharged of the office of chancellor, and the king took it in his own hands; and on Wednesday 24 October about the sixth hour in the said palace, in presence of William archbishop of Canterbury, Alexander archbishop of York, William bishop of Winchester, Th. bishop of Exeter, Edmund duke of York and Thomas duke of Gloucestre and of other great men, the king delivered the seal in the said bag to Th. bishop of Ely, having taken of him an oath truly to perform the office of chancellor, and caused it to be taken with him to his lodging. And next day straightway after sunrise in the great hall of Westminster in the place appointed for the chancery the bishop of Ely being chancellor caused the bag to be opened, the seal drawn forth, and divers charters, letters patent and writs in furtherance of suitors to be sealed as the manner is, in presence of the clerks of chancery and many others, thenceforward daily exercising the said office.
	[Fœdera.]
	John de Waltham archdeacon of Richemond, John de Burton clerk late parson of Dunton, William de Bloxham late parson of Irtlyngburgh, John Lyseux and Richard de Batheleye to Edmund duke of York, Robert de Plesyngton knight and John Parker, their heirs and assigns. Charter of demise of all lands, rents and services in Shenefelde, Welde, Gyng Rauf and the hamlet of Brendewode which the grantors had by feoffment of Robert de Muskham clerk. Witnesses: Robert Marny, John de Gildesburgh knights, Walter Southous, Stephen de Kent, William atte Wode. Dated Brendewode, 23 October 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said archdeacon, John, William and John, 7 November.
	Memorandum that the acknowledgment of John de Burton was taken by the chancellor, 7 November.
	John Benham of Edmundusthorpe in the parish of Kyngysclere co. Suthampton to Sir Thomas Holand earl of Kent and lord Wake, Robert Dynele, William Ryver, John Kent, John Felice, John Oweyn, John Stapulforde, John Donet and Roger Hunte clerk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Staunton fitz Herberde by Hyworth co. Wiltesir, and the advowson of Staunton church incumbent thereupon. Witnesses: Nicholas Brembre then mayor of London, John Orgon and John Chircheman sheriffs, William More, Henry Vauner, Matthew Passelewe. Dated London, 26 April 9 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 November this year.
	Nicholas Coterel chaplain to dame Joan who was wife of Thomas de Felton knight. Quitclaim of the manor of Wilby, and general release of all actions real and personal. Dated Westminster, 8 November 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 November.
Nov. 3. Westminster.	Oliver de Wadyngham vicar of Milton co. Oxford and William Tegherde of Milton to Walter bishop of Bath and Wells. Recognisance for 60l., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
Nov. 6. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order to set free William Shrypulmerssh 'wodemongere' of London, Thomas Dachat 'sherman' and William Patenhale 'bruer' citizens of London, if they or any of them be taken by reason of a recognisance for 80l. by them made to Edmund Gyssyng esquire of Hertfordshire on 4 December 6 Richard II before William Walleworth late mayor of the staple of Westminster deputed to receive recognisances of debts therein; as they have contented the said Edmund, and he has acknowledged it in chancery.
Nov. 15. Westminster.	John Cokkeworthy, Henry Colyn and William Caldowe to John Ravenser clerk [keeper] of the hanaper. Recognisance for 24 marks, to be levied etc. in Cornwall.
	Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that they pay 12 marks 9s. at the day named.
	Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 14. Westminster.	Stephen Romylou marshal of the king's hall and Henry Chandeler yeoman of his chamber are sent to the abbot and convent of Peterborough, to have for life and for the life of the longest liver such maintenance in the abbey as William Ayston deceased had at the late king's command. By p.s. [4131.]
Nov. 12. Westminster.	Giles Frensshe yeoman of the king's chamber is sent to the abbot and convent of Evesham, to have for life such maintenance in that abbey as John Horwode deceased had. By p.s. [4126.]
Nov. 2. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order to set free brother John Luscote (as above, p. 267).
	Membrane 34d.
	Richard Holdiche of Norffolk to John Chircheman citizen of London. General release of all personal actions. Dated 17 November 10 Richard II.
	Richard Holdiche of Norffolk to John Chircheman citizen of London and Emma his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor and advowson of Ikeburgh. Witnesses: John Straunge, William Castelacre knights, John Gournay, Nicholas de Wychyngham, John de Bodeneye, Edmund Olyver, Walter Sible (Sibille), Richard Grace. Dated Westminster, 17 November 10 Richard II.
	Richard Holdiche of Norffolk to John Chircheman citizen of London and Emma his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said John. Quitclaim of all the rents in Bishops Lenne sometime of John de Cressyngham, which the said Richard, John de Brandon of Fouldoun, John Leche of Egmer clerk, Roger de Bodeneye and William son of Peter de Narburgh had by his feoffment. Witnesses and date (as the last).
	Declaration of Richard Holdiche that he never agreed to a feoffment of lands in Fouldoun made by Rodeland atte Hierne clerk to him and John de Brandon, and never took any profit thereby. Dated 17 November 10 Richard II. French.
	Richard de Holdiche to John Chircheman, Emma his wife, Richard Grace, John Brandon, John Cranewys and William Bodeneye, and to their heirs. Charter of the manor and advowson of Ikeburgh, by him purchased of John de Langetoft chaplain jointly with John Leche of Egmere and John de Cressyngham. Witnesses: Thomas Titteshale, John de Bodeneye, William de Therne, Robert Robyn of Ikeburgh, Robert Shepherde of the same, John de Ingaldesthorp. Dated Ikeburgh, Friday after Corpus Christi 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writings, 17 November this year.
	John Chircheman citizen of London to Richard Holdiche of Norffolk. General release of all personal actions. Dated Dudlyngton, 17 November 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 November.
Nov. 19. Westminster.	John Bynne parson of St. Leonard in the town of Walyngforde co. Berkes to John Woderoue of Molforde and Nicholas Paiable. Recognisance for 50s., to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
	William de Mountagu earl of Saresbyrys and lord of Man to Thomas Strete. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated 13 November 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 November.
Nov. 22. Westminster.	Thomas Cammel of Shaftesbury to Reynold Sheffelde. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Dorset.
	Reynold Sheffelde to Thomas Cammel of Shaftesbury. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
	Thomas Fulham of Plomstede, tenant for life of a messuage, 100 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of wood in Plomstede co. Kent with reversion to John Canteys of London and to his heirs, to John Fifhyde, John Loneye citizens of London and William Cressewyke. Attornment; John Canteys having granted the reversion of the premises to them, their heirs and assigns. Dated Plomstede, 20 October 10 Richard II. French.
	Thomas Fulham of Plomstede to John Canteys of London pewterer and Margaret his wife. (Like) attornment; John Fifhyde, John Loneye and William Cressewyke having granted the reversion (above mentioned) to them and to the heirs and assigns of John Canteys. Dated Plomstede, 4 November 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 22 November.
	John Neudegate, son and heir of William Neudegate of Surrey, to Geoffrey Crymelforde, Richard Odyham and Thomas Ottelee citizens and grocers of London, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Geoffrey. Charter with warranty of all the lands, rents and services in Sevenhampton Vaus co. Somerset which the said John had by inheritance after his father's death and otherwise. Witnesses: Ellis Lynde, John Byven, Thomas Brokhampton, Andrew Huchoun, Nicholas Hode. Dated Sevenhampton aforesaid, Wednesday the eve of St. Lawrence 9 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November this year.
	Membrane 33d.
	John de Gildesburgh knight to Thomas Otewy of Henxsteworth, his heirs and executors. Release of all actions by reason of statute, recognisance or debt of the said Thomas or of Richard Otewy his brother or John Dunton; and quitclaim of a yearly rent of 6l. of the lands in Henxsteworth fields which were of Richard Otewy, granted to the said knight by John Dunton. Dated Tuesday after St. Martin 10 Richard II.
	[No acknowledgment enrolled.]
Nov. 21. Westminster.	Ralph Hastynges, Robert Grey of Retheresfeld and Richard Grey his brother to Robert Asshcombe citizen and 'broudurer' of London. Recognisance for 80 marks payable by instalments, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire and Oxfordshire.
	The said Ralph etc. to Robert Asshcombe. Like recognisance for 20 marks, payable at Michaelmas next.
	Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that after Michaelmas next it shall be witnessed by Walter bishop of Bath and Wells and Henry earl of Northumberland, under their seals or the seal of one of them or of the chancellor, that Robert Cave servant of John Asshcombe is not maimed by the hurt which was lately done him at Pykerynge.
Nov. 13. (fn. 1) Westminster.	To R. Bishop of Coventre and Lichefeld. Nomination of Robert Brandon to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop is bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him provided with a benefice. By p.s. [4134.]
	William Pecche knight, son and heir of John Pecche citizen of London, to John Shadworth, Robert Warbulton, William Ancroft, William Creswyke, John Denton citizens of London and John Rome clerk, their heirs and assigns. Grant with warranty of the reversion after the death of Mary wife of William Moigne knight, sometime wife of his said father, of the manor of Abyngton by Roiston co. Cantebrigge and certain lands, rents and services in Abyngton, Stepulmordoun, Gildenmordoun and Littelyngton now held by the said William Moigne and Mary for her life. Witnesses: William Rikhull, William Gascoigne, John Bosham, Gilbert Maufeld, Thomas North. Dated 4 November 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 November.
	William de Brentyngham and Joan who was wife of John de Sunnynghulle. Indenture of accord concerning the manor of Sunnynghulle co. Berkes, which the said Joan lately recovered by verdict of an inquisition in the king's court upon a writ of cui in vita, claiming to hold the same by virtue of a gift made to her and her husband and to the heirs of their bodies, her husband having died without issue, being now seised thereof by virtue of that recovery, that the said William shall make a confirmation of her estate therein by deed enrolled in a court of record, and shall cause her to have a confirmation likewise made by all feoffees thereof, or of any parcel thereof, since the first seisin of William Venour, that these confirmations shall be made before Easter next, that she shall not be impleaded, impeached or troubled by him or any other who has had an estate therein since the seisin of William Venour by action Commencing before this date, nor by their heirs or assigns or any by their procurement, that her husband and executors shall have power to reap and carry wheat growing upon the said manor at her death, and disposal of her husband's goods and hers which shall be in the manor at her death, with free ingress and egress to remove the same one whole year after her death, that William de Brentyngham shall make no suit against her or any juror upon the said inquisition, nor shall any man by his procurement, but he hereby makes a release of all actions against them touching the inquisition or verdict, and all other personal actions, and for defeasance of a recognisance for 102l. to her made by the said William de Brantyngham before the mayor of the staple at Westminster, upon condition that he shall keep these covenants. Dated London, 20 November 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William, 24 November.
	Margery Baldoke, sister of John de Eketon, to Guy de Briene knight the younger and Richard Mucheldevere, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Compton by Shryvenham co. Berksir. Witnesses: Guy de Briene knight the elder, William de Briene, Philip de Briene knights, Andrew Trige, William Arundel, Morgan Gogh, John Erle. Dated Tuesday after Allhallows 9 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November this year.
Nov. 28. Westminster.	Henry earl of Northumberland, Nicholas Reymes and John de Mitforde to John de Ravenser clerk. Recognisance for 80 marks, to be levied etc. in Northumberland.
	Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that they pay 40 marks on the day named.